| September
9, 2009
Dear Parents:
I would like to recommend the following
in relation to the H1N1 Virus:
• If your child is diagnosed
with the H1N1 Virus, they need to stay home for a
minimum of seven (7) days from the time of contracting
the virus, even though they may feel better; and 24
hours after having fever, without taking anti-fever
medication. It is important to note that not always
will the child have fever, therefore, the seven (7)
day rule is very important.
• Send in your child’s school bag a small
bottle of antibacterial gel and a face mask.
• Send also a bottle of water (preferably recyclable)
to avoid having them us the public drinking fountains.
• Instruct your child to cover their nose and
mouth when coughing or sneezing. Recommend that they
use Kleenex and in the event that this is not available
to cover their nose and mouth with their elbow to
avoid using their hands.
• Instruct your child to wash their hands frequently
and use the anti-bacterial gel frequently.
• Recommend that they maintain a good personal
distance, especially around sick people.
• Recommend that they do not share food or drinks
for the time being.
• Consult with your pediatrician about applying
the anti-flu vaccine in the event that the H1N1 vaccine
is not available.
• Ensure that your phone numbers, street addresses
and email addresses are up to date at school in the
event we need to contact you.
WE CONTINUE TO
RECOMMEND THAT IF YOUR CHILD PRESENTS ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS
OR IS SICK, DO NOT SEND THEM TO SCHOOL AND CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. THEY NEED TO BE ISOLATED AT HOME
AND USE A FACE MASK.
ADDITIONALLY,
IF ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS THE H1N1 VIRUS, THE
BROTHERS AND SISTERS SHOULD NOT BE SENT TO SCHOOL FOR
SEVEN (7) DAYS.
We remind you that the symptoms include:
• Fever (equal or higher than
38∫C, 100.4∫ F)
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Body aches
• Headache
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Difficulty in breathing
• Pain or pressure in the chest and/or abdomen
area
• The symptoms may also include vomiting and
diarrhea.
If your child presents any of the
following symptoms, they should have emergency treatment
immediately:
• Agitated or difficulty in
breathing
• Grayish or bluish coloring
• Not drinking liquids
• Not urinating frequently or no tears when
crying
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• No waking up
• Resistance to touching, irritability
• Pain in the chest or stomach area
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Flu symptoms return with fever or a cough
You may consult the following web
sites for further information:
World Health Organization: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Center for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Educarhoy.com.mx: http://www.educarhoy.com.mx
If you have any concerns, please feel free to contact
our Medical Department.
Susan Williams
Director General
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